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2018 Chateau Duhart-Milon, Pauillac, Bordeaux
HoldWell stockedJulia Harding MW 17.5/20
Following Ch. d’Armailhac yesterday, comes the 4th growth Ch. Duhart Milon from the rival Rothschild (Lafite) stable, where Eric Kohler has crafted one of the best wines yet from this venerable estate. Margaux as a commune had a topsy turvy ride in 2018 with some underperformers amidst some of the wines of the vintage – Ch. Malescot St Exupéry falls in the latter camp, another greatest hit for the Château. “There is a wind of change at Lafite this year, and the first evidence is this more open-textured and seductively styled Duhart. Now working with Bruno Prats, Saskia de Rothschild, the 31-ye
Colour / grapeRed · Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
RegionBordeaux, France
Drink window2024–2035
2024Hold2035
Best withBeef, Lamb, Game (deer, venison), Poultry
Critics
Julia Harding MW
17.5/20
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Jeb Dunnuck
93/100
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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
94/100
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Antonio Galloni
94/100
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Jane Anson
95/100
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James Suckling
96/100
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Vivino community
4.2/5
Vivino
Wine-Searcher aggregate (20 critics)
93/100
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